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Entrepreneurship

Your Future in Entrepreneurship

Want to be your own boss? Are you a visionary or
a risk taker? Then you should pursue a Bachelor of
Business Administration degree in Entrepreneurship
at the University of North Texas.

From home-based businesses to venture capital
startups, entrepreneurs work in all types of industries
and are a driving force behind economic growth.
Building a wide range of skills gives you maximum
flexibility and preparation to chart your own future.

Potential careers, in addition to being an
entrepreneur or business owner, include:

What we offer

In the Department of Management, our
comprehensive program exercises a "learn today, apply
tomorrow" classroom philosophy. Upon graduation,
you’ll have the practical tools needed to start a
business or improve an existing one. Our curriculum
addresses real-world situations such as:

Identifying business opportunities

Dealing successfully with managerial and family
business challenges

Developing a strategic business plan

Identifying and capitalizing on international
opportunities

Managing finances

You’ll learn from faculty members known for
their innovative teaching, outstanding research and
exceptional service to the profession and community.
You can also apply your skills in collegiate and
national competitions and at activities involving the
Murphy Center for Entrepreneurship or student
organizations.

Scholarships are available to help you pursue
your education. Our students have
also earned scholarships from the Texas Business Hall
of Fame Foundation, among other organizations.

The College of Business’ Professional Leadership
Program works with corporate partners in the region
to get you the skills needed to be competitive in the
workforce.

Our learning communities give you the chance to
form strong bonds by taking several classes with a small
group of your business classmates.

The college is accredited by AACSB International
— The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business (777 South Harbour Island Blvd., Suite 750;
Tampa, Fla. 33602; telephone 813-769-6500). This
means the college meets or exceeds strict academic
standards for excellence in education.

Our Business Leadership Building accommodates
8,000 students and promotes interaction among
students, faculty and industry leaders. The building
— which has Gold-level Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design certification for sustainability
— contains 24 classrooms, team study rooms and a
state-of-the-art general access computer lab.

What to expect

Your course work will provide an overall
understanding of business including accounting,
finance, basic management and other related areas.
In addition, you’ll take entrepreneurship courses that
provide you with theory and application experiences in the area. You’ll be offered courses in:

Business ethics and social entrepreneurship

International management

Organizational design

Technology management

Creativity and opportunity development

The Career Center, Learning Center and
professional academic advisors are among the many
valuable resources available to you at UNT. The
Career Center can provide advice about internships,
future employment opportunities and getting
hands-on experience in your major. The Learning
Center offers workshops on speed reading, study skills
and time management. Academic advisors will help
you plan your class schedule each semester.

How to enroll at UNT

High school students

We encourage you to fulfill the graduation
requirements for the distinguished level of achievement
under the Texas Foundation, Recommended or
Distinguished Achievement high school program or
the equivalent.

In your junior year, take the SAT or ACT and
have your scores sent to UNT.

In your senior year, apply for admission at
ApplyTexas.org by March 1 and request that your
high school transcript be sent to the UNT admissions
office.

Advanced Placement and International
Baccalaureate courses can count toward college credit
at UNT.

Transfer students

If you’re attending a Texas community college, you
should consult our online transfer guides, the UNT
Undergraduate Catalog and an academic counselor or
advisor to review your degree plan. Proper planning
will allow you to receive the maximum amount of
transfer credits.

Our Transfer Center will help you make a
successful transition to college life at UNT by
connecting you with a peer mentor and other
campus resources. Each year, 3,900 students transfer
to UNT.

UNT Office of Admissions
Call us at 800-868-8211 or 940-565-2681
or visit www.unt.edu/askunt